2008 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2003 Opel Vectra
To start off, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Opel Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Opel Vectra would be higher. At 3,628 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Opel Vectra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Land Rover Range Rover (640 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 470 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Vectra. (170 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Vectra. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2003 Opel Vectra has manual transmission. 2003 Opel Vectra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Land Rover Range Rover | 2003 Opel Vectra | |
Make | Land Rover | Opel |
Model | Range Rover | Vectra |
Year Released | 2008 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3628 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 125 HP |
Torque | 640 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 88.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 61 L |